Shield AICommunications Manager - Europe (6635)
Shield AI is hiring a Communications Manager - Europe (6635) in London, United Kingdom. Level rates it ; you can apply on Shield AI.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions media relations, communications and public relations among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Shield AI has 655 other open roles on Level.
- Posted in the last few days.
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Drive European media relations and communications initiatives for a defense-tech company building intelligent autonomous systems.
Come join a fast-growing team in a dynamic region to shape stories on the cutting-edge technologies that underlie Shield mission – to protect service members and civilians through intelligent systems and sovereign autonomy. In this role, you will be responsible for driving media relations and communications initiatives for Shield in Europe, elevating the brand in top-tier media and amplifying its credentials as a trusted, leading defense technology company.
By partnering closely with global communications, government relations and cross-functional teams in Europe, you will support strategic business initiatives and develop narratives around consequential and forward-looking technologies that are changing the defense landscape today.
What You'll Do
- Help shape the European communications strategy and adapt global messaging for each country and audience, with an understanding of local political and cultural context
- Manage media relations, including pitching stories, handling press inquiries, and building relationships with regional defense and aerospace journalists
- Work with marketing, business development and wider communications colleagues to create engaging content for European audiences
- Write and edit content including press releases, thought leadership, executive briefings, social media and web copy
- Deliver announcements for contracts, partnerships, product milestones and flight demonstrations, from first draft through approvals to distribution and follow-up.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with defense, aerospace, technology, business and national media in priority markets
- Monitor media coverage, policy developments and competitor activity across Europe, and share regular insights with leadership
- Track and report on communications performance, including coverage quality, share of voice and progress against goals
- Lead communications for trade shows, conferences, and partner events, ensuring Shield’s messaging is clear, compelling, and consistent with global strategy
- Work as part of Shield AI’s global communications team to align regional initiatives with company-wide goals and highlight company milestones
Required Qualification
- 8+ years of communications experience, with time spent in defense, aerospace, government, technology sectors.
- Mix of in-house and agency experience welcome.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, political science, international relations or similar fields.
- Familiarity with developing content and messaging, media relations, executive communications and issues management. Able to simplify complex concepts for non-technical and technical audiences alike.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; able to identify opportunities for brand enhancement while also assessing gaps and possible risks.
- Experience working across cross-cultural teams and managing stakeholders.
- Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and to manage projects, deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Fluency in one or more European languages.
- An existing network of defence, tech or political journalists in one or more European markets.
How we rate this
Communications Manager - Europe (6635) at Shield AI rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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